From root: loob
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilooban
ni-lo-o-BAN
broke into
Present (Incomplete)
nilolooban
ni-lo-lo-o-BAN
is breaking into
Future (Contemplated)
lolooban
lo-lo-o-BAN
will break into
Usage Note
Looban is used when referring to the act of breaking into a house, store, or establishment with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft. It is frequently used in news reporting or when discussing security concerns regarding one's property.
Examples
" Nilooban ng magnanakaw ang tindahan. "
Natural Translation
A thief broke into the store.
Literal Translation
Broke-into of thief the store.
" Ayaw niyang looban ang bahay nila. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to break into their house.
Literal Translation
Dislike he break-into the house their.
" Habang nasa bakasyon ang pamilya, may magnanakaw na naglakas-loob na looban ang kanilang tahanan. "
Natural Translation
While the family was on vacation, a thief had the nerve to break into their home.
Literal Translation
While at vacation the family, there-is thief that mustered-courage to break-into the their home.
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